Senior Operator - Clinical Packaging
Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Location
- Horsham, United Kingdom
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 76 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
About this role
Work Schedule Other Environmental Conditions Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description Business Job Title: Senior Associate - Operations Job Profile Title: Sr Manufacturing Technician (OPS.MFGA.A03) Direct Report To:
Team
Leader - Operations Group/Division: CTD, PSG Career Band: 3 Career Track: Associate Position Location: Horsham, UK (site based) Number of Direct Reports: 0 Shift: 14:00 - 22:15, Monday - Friday We are the Clinical Trials Division (CTD): We Supply the Hope that Changes Lives CTD partners with pharmaceutical and biotech customers around the world to ensure the right patients get the right therapies in the right doses at the right time - a concept that we internally adopt as "There is a Patient Waiting." Our unique blend of services includes project management, packaging, distribution, transportation management and specialty logistics, ancillary supply management, clinical supply optimization, bio-repository storage and much more. Our more than 4000 employees in over 15 countries work hard every day knowing that what they do matters! How Will You Make An Impact?
Position
Summary & Key Responsibilities: You'll be joining a dynamic Operations team, dedicated to receiving, packaging and distributing world-class products in any of the ambient, cold or frozen areas. Responsibilities may include: Supervising a small team, focusing on delivery for internal and external customers. Leading operational activities such as pick & pack, receiving deliveries and following Production Orders. Maintaining good housekeeping and promoting a safe working environment. Highlighting and proposing solutions to potential Health and Safety and Quality risks, near misses and accidents to Line Management. Supporting the department induction program. Supporting management in coaching, development and training. Ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with statutory, regulatory and company policies and procedures. Maintaining compliance to cGMP, safety & quality regulations, through the required training and competency programs, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Improving process efficiency and reducing downtime to achieve business objectives. Supporting the culture of Continuous Improvement through the PPI Lean Process. Undertaking any other duties on an ad-hoc basis as required by Line Management. Experience, Knowledge & Skills: English GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification. Mathematics GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification. IT literate. Able to work under pressure and support others within the team. Good attention to detail. Experience working in a GxP and Operational environment. Ability to work in ambient, cold-chain and -20°C environments as required. Desirable: Experience as a Supervisor and working with biological and/or pharmaceutical materials. How will you get here? Demonstrates behaviours in line with the Thermo Fisher Core Competencies and 4i Values. Confirmed self-starter able to work well within a team as well as independently. Ability to collaborate and work within cross functional teams to deliver against critical project timelines in line with business need. Strong interpersonal, communication and numerical skills (verbal and written). Appreciation and respect for diversity, cultures, and professional workplace standards. Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to last-minute changes whilst maintaining a positive and "can do" attitude. Physical Requirements / Work Environment Frequently required to type, sit, stand, walk, lift and carry. May be required to push/roll heavy loads, work from height, and work with semi-automated/automated machinery. These activities will be in line with Health & Safety regulations, The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and related